Practical # 2A

Introduction to Induction Motor

OBJECTIVE:
In this experiment we study about induction motor and its Characteristics.

The field windings in the stator of an induction motor set up a rotating magnetic field through the rotor.
The relative motion between this field and the rotor induces electric current in the conductive bars. In
turn these currents lengthwise in the conductors react with the magnetic field of the motor to produce
force acting at a tangent orthogonal to the rotor, resulting in torque to turn the shaft. In effect the rotor
is carried around with the magnetic field but at a slightly slower rate of rotation. The difference in speed
is called slip and increases with load.
Example of Three Phase Induction Motor Plate

1. Motor wiring = 3 phase.

2. Design frequency = 50 Hz.
3. Ratings according to IEC frame sizes = IEC 34-1
4. Production number.
5. Power of motor = 15 kW. (Power on the shaft not electric power)
6. Nominal speed = 1450 r/min.
7. Insulation Class = Cl. F.
8. Power factor = Cos F 0.90. (For ηn = 1450 r/min)
9. Connection terminal = Star (Y).
10. Input voltage Y connection = 380 V.
11. Total current Y connection = 29 A.
12. If the supply line voltage is 380 VAC, then motor must be Star (Y) connection.
13. Connection terminal = Delta (Δ).
14. Input voltage Δ connection = 220 V.
15. Total current Δ connection = 50 A.
16. If the supply line voltage is 220 VAC, then motor must be Delta (Δ) connection
17. Type of motor = Cat. No. …..
18. IP ratings = IP 54.
19. Weight of motor = ….. kg.